Twenty-nine businesses have been shortlisted from more than 1,000 nominations in the first ever Chesterfield Retail Awards, sponsored by Slic Training.

The shortlisted retailers will now go head-to-head across 15 categories, with the winner in each being announced at the Retail Awards ceremony held at the Assembly Rooms at Chesterfield Market Hall on Wednesday, June 18th, 2014.

Destination Chesterfield Manager Dominic Stevens said: "We were overwhelmed with nominations, which highlighted the passion for so many retailers in the town.

"It was a very difficult task for our judges to shortlist the finalists.

"The field of entries was very strong, each of them with a passion for Chesterfield and delivering great customer service.

"It is little wonder, from the response to the awards, why Chesterfield's retail offering out performs the majority of high streets throughout the UK."

The shortlisted retailers across the 15 categories are:

Hair and Beauty Business of the Year

Definition Hair and Beauty

Harleys Hairdressing

Viviennes Hairdressing

Fashion and Footwear Retailer of the Year - Sponsored by Oxspring
Technical Ltd

Blanc

Toad Footwear

Zebra Menswear

Jewellery and Accessories Retailer of the Year - Sponsored by
The Pavements Shopping Centre

Created Gallery

John Stevenson Jewellers

Libby's

Home and Gifts Retailer of the Year

Bigwicks

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New Dawn

Children's Clothes, Toys & Accessories Retailer of the Year

Babyluv

Giraffe Nursery Store

Pooky

Food and Drink Retailer of the Year - Sponsored by Barber Harrison & Platt

Northern Tea Merchants

R. P. Davidson Cheese Factor

R. B. Elliot & Son Ltd

Phones and Technology Retailer of the Year

aGeek

Chips Computers

Three

Leisure Retailer of the Year (Sports, Hobbies, Crafts or Outdoor)

Fred's Haberdashery

Pelican Cycles

Tallbird Records

Market Trader of the Year - Sponsored by Chesterfield Borough Council

Unstone Plant Centre

Ibbotsons Fruit and Veg

Paul Hinds Greeting Cards

Independent Retailer of the Year - Sponsored by Jumble Design

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John Stevenson Jewellers

Pelican Cycles

National/ Multiple Retailer of the Year - Sponsored by the Source

H & M

M Markovitz Ltd Kitchens, Bathrooms and Bedrooms

New Look

Excellence in Customer Service - Sponsored by Chesterfield College

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John Stevenson Jewellers

Pelican Cycles

Market Hall Business of the Year

Fred's Haberdashery

Market Plaza Café

R. P. Davidson Cheese Factor

Best New Store (Opened 2013/2014) - Sponsored by Banner Jones

M Markovitz Ltd Kitchens, Bathrooms and Bedrooms

New Dawn

Tallbird Records

Retailer of the Year - Sponsored by Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce.
Retailer of the Year will be announced from the winners on the night.

Other supporters of the awards include Vicar Lane ShoppingCentre, The Pavements Shopping Centre, eBusiness Works and the Derbyshire Times.

You can also keep up-to-date with the awards on Twitter by using the hashtag #retailawards14.

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Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins is mustering the public to join him in celebrating the work of armed service personnel, past and present, at the annual Staveley Armed Forces Weekend. More...

40 JOBS AND HALF A MILLION POUND INVESTMENT ARRIVES IN CHESTERFIELD -
Chesterfield proves it has economic potential again as Home Bargains invest approx £500,000 in a new store in town opening on Sat 13th July. More...

INVESTMENT TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY IN THE RIVER ROTHER -
Yorkshire Water says changes it is planning to the treatment process, will improve the discharge from Danesmoor WWTW and mean better water quality in the River Rother More...

CHESTERFIELD LADY WINS 'BEST ASCOT HAT' COMPETITION -
A Chesterfield woman came out on top and showed off her style when she picked up a prestigious award at the races. More...

GREEK DELI-CIOUS OPENS ON WHIT MOOR THIS WEEK -
Chesterfield's first Greek deli on Sheffield Road, was formally opened earlier this week by local MP Toby Perkins, as potential customers and passers-by were welcomed in More...

TWIGG'S RELIEF AND SADNESS AS ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION IS ABANDONED -
The expedition bidding to make polar history by crossing Antarctica in winter has been abandoned because of 'difficult terrain and technical challenges' More...

NOLAN SISTER 'IN THE MOOD' FOR HEARING LOSS AWARDS -
Nolan sister Maureen, is launching a UK-wide campaign to find people who are hard of hearing and have triumphed over adversity - and is bringing the search to Chesterfield. More...

CAN YOU HELP TRACE VALUABLE MEMORIES OF A VISITOR TO CHESTERFIELD? -
A visitor to Chesterfield has written to The Chesterfield Post asking if residents of the town can help to get back valuable memories after his camera was left on the bus. More...

TELL US WHY YOU LOVE CHESTERFIELD -
Chesterfield Museum is asking Chesterfield residents what they love about living in the town as part of a project to record a living history. More...

IT'S ALL ABOUT COMMUNITY AT NEW WHITTINGTON'S FIRST VILLAGE GALA -
A thriving Community Association and strong partnership with the local Primary School - resulted in New Whittington's first Village Gala for many years More...

INSOLVENCY SERVICES CLOSES 2 'MURKY' DERBYSHIRE ACCOUNTING FIRMS -
Two closely-related Chesterfield based companies offering insolvency / accounting services have been wound up in the public interest by the High Court More...

CASA's EVENTS MANAGER WINS PRESTIGIOUS INDUSTRY AWARD -
Casa Hotel has added to its impressive list of accolades as their Events Sales Manager is recognised by the mia-List for outstanding contribution to the industry. More...

MARKHAM VALE COMPANY PROVIDES JOB BOOST FOR THE AREA -
A Northern Ireland-based company is to move to Derbyshire County Council's flagship employment site bringing the number of new jobs created to 260 in the last eight months. More...

AWARD IS SWEET FOR LOCAL 'HUMBUG' HAIRDRESSERS -
The Good Salon Guide is delighted to announce that Humbug Hairdressing in Chesterfield was recently awarded a 5 Star rating More...

FREE BUS TRAVEL IN CHESTERFIELD FROM STAGECOACH -
Bus passengers in parts of Chesterfield can benefit from FREE travel as part of a new month-long scheme to get more people using public transport. More...

AMRC INVITE TO MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING COMPANIES -
Destination Chesterfield is offering local manufacturing and engineering businesses the chance to become involved with The University of Sheffield's AMRC with Boeing More...

CAN YOU HELP US TRACE DON FAWCETT'S OLD SHIPMATE?
We recently received a letter from a gentleman currently living in Portsmouth named Don Fawcett, who is trying to find an ex-colleague of his from the Royal Navy. More...

CAN YOU HELP US FIND ROMILY'S GOOD SAMARITANS? -
Romily Wright has posted the following message on to our Facebook page - and we'd like to see if anyone can help us find her Good Samaritans More...

CHESTERFIELD BUS COMPANY DRIVES INCREASED BUS USE -
Stagecoach in Chesterfield is joining forces with sustainable transport group Greener Journeys to promote the benefits of bus use through the UK's first ever 'Catch the Bus Week'. More...

MERCIAN REGIMENT TO BE PRESENTED WITH NEW COLOURS -
The Mercian Regiment is to be presented with new Colours for the first time at a historic parade this summer. The 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment has close links with - and recruits from - Chesterfield. More...

'COOK ME THE MONEY' IN CHESTERFIELD ON ITV1 -
Back In Spetember, we ran a story of a new ITV1 show visiting town "Cook me The Money" with Adam Shaw. More...

WAR VETERAN SEEKS EX-COMRADES. CAN YOU HELP? -
We have been contacted by veteran Sidney Harvey (aka 'Steaky') who spent some time in Chesterfield during the war, to see if we can help trace any of his former comrades. More...

DRONFIELD FOUNDRY FINED AFTER WORKER SUFFERS MUTLIPLE INJURIES -
A Derbyshire foundry has been fined after an employee suffered multiple injuries when he was hit by a steel bar weighing 1.6 tonnes. More...

CHESTERFIELD MAN DEPLOYS TO AFGHANISTAN FOR FIFTH TIME -
A local man, born and bred in Chesterfield, is currently deploying on what will be his fifth tour of Afghanistan with the local infantry regiment, 2nd Battalion, The Mercian Regiment. More...

'CASTING CALL' FOR BUDDING LOCAL ACTORS... -
Budding actors from across the North of England are being sought for an exciting new venture by a dynamic Yorkshire video production and marketing company. More...

LIFE ABOUT TO GET SWEETER IN CHESTERFIELD -
Once known as the home of one of the biggest sweet makers in the UK, Chesterfield looks set to return to former glories with news this morning that a "Sweet Hotel" is to open next year. More...

THE TRADES HUB - READY TO BUILD SOLID FOUNDATIONS IN CHESTERFIELD -
On the 5th April, the Chesterfield Trades Hub will be launching their first construction networking event at the Proact Stadium from 2pm More...

LOCAL VET WARNS OF SPREAD OF DEADLY DOG DISEASE IN THE UK -
Local veterinary surgeon warns dog owners to be on the lookout for a potentially fatal disease caused by infection from the lungworm parasite More...

SCHOOL AND SERVICE DISRUPTION UPDATES DUE TO SNOW -
The snow has returned and sounds like there's plenty to come. There are already some school closures. We will keep the list updated as quickly as the info comes to us More...

JEAN IS BONMARCHÉ MOTHER'S DAY WINNER -
Bonmarché ran a Mother's Day competition this year, asking customers to nominate their mothers and explain in no more than 50 words why they love her More...

NO SUGAR, BUT LIFE IS SWEET FOR APPRENTICE DANIEL -
Apprenticeship recruitment specialist, The Apprentice Team, announced the winner of The Apprentice of the Year award at the start of National Apprenticeship Week More...

£27m WORK PROGRESSING WELL AT OLD WHITTINGTON-
Construction work is progressing well at the Old Whittington waste water treatment works, at Station Road in Chesterfield. More...

STRICKEN FIRM TO SHED 100 JOBS -
Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins has visited the Future Walk offices of CPP, in the wake of the sad news that their office will close with around 100 redundancies. More...

CHESTERFIELD APPRENTICESHIPS CREATED WITH AIG -
AIG Europe Limited is joining forces with the National Apprenticeship Service to announce its new Apprenticeship programme More...

LOCAL DOG 'PACO' WINS BEST OF BREED AT CRUFTS -
Ashover developer Nigel Egginton and Paco, his 7-year-old Spanish Water Dog, proved every dog does have its day after walking away with a top prize at Crufts More...

NEW GREEN GROUP LAUNCHES IN CHESTERFIELD -
Chesterfield and NE Derbyshire now has its very own Friends of the Earth group, to campaign on environmental issues More...

CHESTERFIELD BASED ARCHITECTS GET A BUSINESS BOOST FROM A DRAGON -
A Chesterfield based firm received a business boost from TV's Dragon's Den star, Theo Paphitis More...

BUSINESSES INVITED TO CELEBRATE TOWN'S SUCCESS -
Local businesses are being invited to celebrate the success of the town's inward investment campaign, Destination Chesterfield, and hear the exciting plans for the next three years More...

NATIONAL AWARD FOR CHESTERFIELD TRAINING AT SCA -
A national award has been won by tissue makers SCA, which has a paper mill at Chesterfield, for the excellence of its employee training programme. More...

MORRISONS BUYS HMV AS SPORTS DIRECT SAVES 2000 REPUBLIC JOBS -
Morrisons confirms the Chesterfield HMV will be one of six stores purchased from the company's administrators to be converted into Morrisons M local stores as SportsDirect buys Republic saving 2000 jobs More...

MORE JOB LOSSES IN NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE -
Worrying news for the Chesterfield jobs market, with news that the TESCO Distribution site at Barlborough will close at the end of the year - with as many as 400 jobs at risk. More...

TWIGGS' DISMAY AS SIR RANULPH FIENNES QUITS ANTARCTICA EXPEDITION -
Twiggs of Matlock has sent a message of commiseration to Sir Ranulph Fiennes in Antarctica, after frostbite forced him to pull out of 'The Coldest Journey' expedition More...

FREE INVITATION TO WEDDING PREVIEW AT FAIRYTALE BOLSOVER CASTLE -
Couples seeking a stunning location for their wedding day can obtain exclusive free tickets to a special wedding preview at Bolsover Castle on Sunday 17th March. More...

DO YOU REMEMBER CHESTERFIELD IN THE 80s? THEN READ ON -
It was an era defined by the Miners' Strike, the 1981 Royal Visit of Charles and Di and Tony Benn becoming MP, but were you a 'Dirty Stop Out'? More...

FREE TRAINING FOR BUDDING BUSINESS BRAINS IN NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE -
Budding entrepreneurs are being urged to find out more about free business start-up help and support that is available as part of a project in North East Derbyshire. More...

TWIGG'S SKOOTS BEGIN COLDEST JOURNEY ON EARTH -
Unique steel sledges designed and built in Derbyshire for the daring bid by veteran explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes to make the first ever crossing of Antarctica in winter, are now making slow but steady progress across the polar icecap. More...

A DIAMOND IN THE HIGH STREET AIMS TO BEAT THE FINANCIAL GLOOM -
One businesswoman in Chesterfield is bucking the downward financial trend, hoping not just to rejuvenate a store, but also the local economy. More...

MOTORISTS WARNED AND BUSES DISRUPTED AS SNOW RETURNS TONIGHT -
There is some disruption to bus services tonight given the weather and Motorists are warned to take care on the roads as freezing rain is forecast to follow the snow More...

AND MORE MUSIC DIES IN TOWN AS CHESTERFIELD'S HMV STORE GOES -
The Joint Administrators of HMV today have said this evening that Chesterfield's HMV store will close in the near future More...

FLOOD WARNING UPDATE FOR CHESTERFIELD -
A Flood Warning is in place this morning in Bolsover on the River Doe Lea - including Buttermilk Lane and the area around Buttermilk Bridge, including the works. More...

USDAW HAS CONSTRUCTIVE TALKS WITH CO-OP AFTER CLOSURE -
Usdaw has held 'constructive' talks with the Midlands Co-op Society following Monday's proposal to close its Fashion & Home business. More...

CHESTERFIELD ENTREPRENEUR PUTS TRUST IN PRINCE TO HELP TEENS -
A young Chesterfield entrepreneur is showcasing an innovative online company he hopes will help teenagers, and their parents, face up to life's challenges. More...

MAJOR CHESTERFIELD RETAILER TO CLOSE IT'S DOORS -
There is more concern for Chesterfield's High Street today after over one hundred jobs are under threat with the closure of one of the town's major retailers. More...

CASA HOTEL FOURTH BEST HOTEL IN THE UK -
Chesterfield's 4-star hotel, Casa has announced that it has won 'an Oscar of the hotel world', having been named the UK's fourth best hotel by the world's largest travel site, TripAdvisor. More...

ANOTHER STREET CAT NAMED BOB - A READER'S APPEAL -
We are today carrying an appeal from one of our readers to see if there is anyone who could re-home a beautiful cat she is currently feeding after it appeared on her doorstep. More...

SNOW JOKE!
WEATHER DISRUPTION UPDATES -
Regular updates on travel, schools and service disruption due to the snowy weather can be found here, updated as we receive notice. More...

AUTO WINDSCREENS WIN MAJOR BGL CONTRACT -
Despite the economic gloom, there's some good news for Chesterfield's Auto Windscreens, after they announce they have won the exclusive glass supplier contract for the BGL Group More...

JESSOPS GOES INTO ADMINISTRATION -
National photographic supplies company, Jessops, with a branch in Chesterfield went into administration on Wednesday and job losses are now feared in the town. More...

DAMAGES PAID TO INJURED ROAD WORKER -
A road worker who so badly damaged his ankle working in the dark on an unlit stretch of the A52 that he needed surgery, has received compensation after help from his trade union. More...

PHARMACY, BUS AND BIN TIMES DURING CHRISTMAS -
We have collected timetables from local services in Chesterfield to confirm the opening/running times over the festive period. More...

NEW OWNER FOUND FOR REMPLOY HEALTHCARE -
Good news today for workers in Chesterfield after this mornings announcement that Remploy Ltd has agreed the transfer of its Healthcare business in Chesterfield to R Link, trading as R Healthcare. More...

THE AVENUE RESTORATION IS A STEP CLOSER -
It's been announced today that a landmark has been reached in the restoration of The Avenue, a former coking works and chemical plant near Wingerworth in Chesterfield More...

ICE ICE BABY! WEATHER CAUSES BUS AND SCHOOL PROBLEMS -
The weather has deteriorated overnight with many routes treacherous this morning and some schools to open late. We have collated as much information as we can here and will update as we get more. More...

INTERVIEW WITH A VERY IMPORTANT MAN! -
The Chesterfield Post managed to grab a word with Santa this afternoon as he flew into Chesterfield Co-Op to meet more children More...

MATLOCK STEELMEN PRAISED BY WORLDS 'GREATEST LIVING EXPLORER' -
Legendary explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes praises steelworkers at Twiggs of Matlock for designing, building and delivering on time the steel sledges that will make or break his Antarctica Expedition More...

CHESTERFIELD SHOPPER'S BEGIN 'CHRISTMAS CRAWL' -
More than 20 local businesses have clubbed together to host a unique initiative to celebrate local retailers and take the stress out of Christmas gift shopping.More...

COLLIERS COMPLETE M1 DISTRIBUTION FACILITY FOR ANDREW PAGE LTD -
Yorkshire based Building Consultancy Colliers International completes contract to oversee the development of new distribution centre in Markham Vale for Andrew Page Ltd. More...

PHYSIO ANDREW'S AMBITIONS ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD -
Sheffield Hallam University master's student, Andrew Winnard is exploring the final frontiers of physiotherapy - by carving out a space career. More...

ICONIC TRUCK MAKES A STOP IN CHESTERFIELD -
The 'holidays' came early to Chesterfield as the iconic 'Holidays are coming...' Coca Cola truck stopped off at Tesco Extra on Lockoford Lane today. More...

CHESTERFIELD AUTO REPAIR BUSINESS COMPLETES DEAL -
Chesterfield-based ADR (Accident Repair Centres) has been sold to AutoRestore Limited to create a new fixed and mobile repair business. More...

BUSINESS LOAN BOOST FOR CHESTERFIELD CREATIVE -
Mat Wood had his first tattoo at 17, now 5 years later, he's adorned from head to toe with some impressive and colourful artwork and now opened his own tattoo studio in Chesterfield. More...

HOLIDAYS ARE COMING, HOLIDAYS ARE COMING... TO CHESTERFIELD! -
The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in and one of the most famous and much loved TV commercials is on our TV screens. It can only mean one thing… Holidays Are Coming to Chesterfield! More...

£60 TRAINING DISCOUNT FOR DERBYSHIRE'S YOUNG DRIVERS -
To the relief of many a parent in Derbyshire, cut-price training that helps 17-20 year olds to become better drivers is now being offered by Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership. More...

SANTA CLAUS CRUISE WITH CHESTERFIELD CANAL TRUST -
Ahead of his very busy period, Santa took time out to visit Tapton Lock to meet a host of VIPs on Saturday and to publicise the Chesterfield Canal Trust's Santa Special cruises. More...

TRAINING PROVIDER EXPANDS -
Leading national training provider TBG Learning is expanding its services across Derbyshire following a major contract win, which is one of the first of its kind in the country. More...

ASH WOODLAND LOCATIONS PLEA -
People are being asked to notify the Peak District National Park Authority if they have planted any ash trees in the past six years, and to choose alternatives to ash in any new tree-planting More...

CHESTERFIELD REMEMBERS -
Chesterfield's veterans shared their private memories of war on the most public of occasions, The 11th day of the 11th month and by sleight of the calendar, Remembrance Sunday. More...

TOURISM ON THE UP IN CHESTERFIELD -
Chesterfield Chiefs are delighted after latest tourism figures for Chesterfield show the town is growing in popularity as a place to visit. More...

BABY LUV SHINES IN CHESTERFIELD -
Chesterfield continues to enjoy both consumer and company retail confidence - high profile arrivals of Debenhams and Hawkshead seem to evidence that - and 'baby luv' is the latest new arrival in town. More...

MILLER HOMES EXTEND PORTFOLIO INTO EAST MIDLANDS AND CHESTERFIELD -
Miller Homes East Midlands has announced plans to launch four new housing developments in 2013 meaning potential new jobs for contractors in Chesterfield. More...

NEW BOOK SHOWS WHERE IT ALL BEGAN FOR SPIREITES OWNER DAVE ALLEN -
If we asked you what Dave Allen, Owner and Chairman of Chesterfield FC and William Hague had in common, you might be stumped for an answer, but a new book is about to reveal all! More...

CHESTERFIELD YOUNGSTER UP FOR AWARD -
Scott Smith, 16, from Chesterfield, who has turned his life around with help from youth charity The Prince's Trust, has been nominated for a prestigious royal award. More...

A DAY TO REMEMBER-
Chesterfield's Civic Remembrance Service will take place on Sunday, 11th November, at the Parish Church, starting at 2.30pm followed by a parade to the War Memorial on Rose Hill More...

EAST MIDLANDS TRAINS SUPPORT 2012 POPPY APPEAL -
As the country gears up to remember those that have made the ultimate sacrifice in war, East Midlands Trains will also be helping to support the 2012 Poppy Appeal. More...

BUY A POPPY POEM -
In 1984, a local man wrote an inspiring poem encouraging people to think about the horrors of war and of buying a poppy. With Remembrance Day approaching, we publish it in full here More...

YOUNG BUSINESSMEN DRIVE CHESTERFIELD FORWARD -
There has been a sharp increase in young director appointments during the first half of the year in Chesterfield, according to the latest Duport Report. More...

WHAT HAS DERBYSHIRE EVER DONE FOR THE WORLD? -
Hear the word 'Derbyshire' and most think of the beautiful Peak District, but one particular river valley has contributed far more to the history of the world than you might think. More...

NEW JOBS AT NEW ALDI IN KILLAMARSH -
Jobseekers are invited to a recruitment open day to find out more about job opportunities being created at the new Aldi store in Killamarsh. More...

WEIGHT LOSS IS A FAMILY AFFAIR FOR CHESTERFIELD MUM AND SON -
A mother and son from Chesterfield are celebrating after losing 5 and a half stone between them. More...

A FALCON AND A PUPPY TAKE UP RESIDENCE IN CHESTERFIELD -
The Yards shopping area in Chesterfield's town centre is now home to a falcon and a puppy More...

NEW 'VENTURE FOR ADVENTURE' LAUNCHES IN CHESTERFIELD -
Despite the continued grim economic forecast, Chesterfield is still seen as a vibrant and viable centre for retail outlets. More...

UP TO 90 DAYS GROSS PAY FOR FORMER WAVERLEY TBS EMPLOYEES -
Local residents who lost their jobs after the sudden closure of a Chesterfield company are being urged to make sure they have the correct information on their rights. More...

WINGFIELD VICTORIAN RAIL STATION ON UK ENDANGERED LIST -
Wingfield Railway Station in Derbyshire, has been included on the Victorian Society's list of the ten most endangered buildings in England and Wales. More...

AVERAGE OF 35,000 CHILD ABUSE IMAGES FOUND EVERY DAY -
The NSPCC is calling for urgent action to stamp out the illegal trade in child abuse images, after figures revealed that nearly 26 million have been confiscated in the last two years. More...

DO YOU OWN A TOYOTA? -
You may want to read on after the company issued a statement earlier today regarding the recall of some of their vehicles. More...

GOING UNDERGROUND WITH PUBSTOPS IN CHESTERFIELD -
As part of what is an innovative and creative project Chesterfield now has its own 'tube style' map of its pubs and drinking holes. More...

CHESTERFIELD IS BLOOMING! AWARDS NIGHT AT RINGWOOD HALL -
Various schools, organisations and keen gardeners have done the town proud by scooping awards in a prestigious nationwide competition. More...